Therapy Review: Christy Headla, PTA

“I have used physical/occupational therapy with left and right total knee replacements and left and right rotator cuff surgeries, and no matter which therapist I had working with me, they were always friendly, courteous, and professional. In my opinion, there can be no better in their field around Tennessee, and I wouldn't hesitate recommending them to anyone. I was well enough to leave in half the time it would have taken anywhere else.”

From Bone Cancer to Growth Spurt

“[My son and I] literally went from going to school that morning and thinking it was just growing pains to being sent that afternoon to our local hospital to have an MRI because it looked like cancer. . . Dr. Wallace was very compassionate. You could tell both Dr. Wallace and her physician assistant, Christy Rose, were concerned about this 12-year-old child who was having to go through this. [Now] he’s doing great. He’s growing . . . Other than his incision, you would never know he had anything wrong with him.”

Therapy Review: Christy Headla, PTA

“I also need to mention Lindsey Smith, DPT. These ladies are fabulous! Always listened to my concerns and gave feedback. I am my hardest critic, but they are pleased. I met one of my goals two weeks ago. I look forward to pushing on with new things to get my shoulder back to 100%. I believe with their help and Dr. McDowell’s work it will be possible.”

Nurse Practitioners

At University Orthopaedic Surgeons, we take a team approach to evaluating and treating our patients' injuries effectively. Our nurse practitioners work closely with our orthopaedic surgeons and specialists to provide the highest level of compassionate care.

Andrew P. Harris, M.D.

Dr. Andrew Harris is a dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic trauma and hand surgeon who joined University Orthopaedic Surgeons in 2020 with years of extensive training in the most advanced bone, joint, and muscle care. His expertise includes traumatic orthopaedic injuries, fracture repair, and comprehensive treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow.